MRS. PIXLEY'S DEATH
When the sweet spirit of a noble Christian woman leaves its tenement of clay and wings its course to the realms of Heavenly light many hearts are saddened and tears of genuine sorrow shed. Truly such was the case when the death of Mrs. N. C. Pixley occurred at her home on Elm Street, Thursday, Dec 21st, 1905. While her friends and intimate acquaintances knew of her serious condition from the first sudden attack the announcement of her passing away came as a distinct shock to the people of the community.
Mrs. Pixley was one of the oldest citizens of Barnesville. She was 68 years old and almost her entire life had been spent among the people here, left as orphan of three years of age she was brought up and educated by an uncle, Mr. George James. one of the pioneer settlers of Barnesville. Uncle George died in 1874 and rest near her in the Zebulon Street Cemetery.
Having gown to womanhood, she was married to William Rudolph Pixley, native of Vermont, CSA veteran, a man of culture, refinement, and the most upright character. He was an educator, member of the Georgia Bar, and was ably assisted in his work of young minds by his loving wife, Nancy Caroline Waldroup Pixley. They taught in Barnesville, Marshallville, and Irwinton. She was a member of both the Ladies Mite and Womans Missionary Societies, of the Barnesville Baptist Church and each of them made resolutions to her virtue and honor with the News Gazette here and the Christian Index Newspapers.
To their happy union they were blessed with two children, both of whom died in infancy. (James 'Jemmie' Pixley, George James Pixley and rests here as well). She was crushed in the demise of both of her children and her beloved husband. She eventually made her home with Captain B M Turner and his family to whom a baby boy had come and seemed to be the balm that helped heal her broken heart. Upon him she lavished her affection, and as years passed she proudly earned the title 'Aunt Carrie'. For twenty six years she found devotion in these friends and in others which she joyfully relieved the pain and distress. She loved flowers and music, she was gifted a voice of rare sweetness and enjoyed praising God for the many mercies bestowed upon her. Her life was an inspiration to all with whom she came in touch and her memory will be lovingly cherished.
One who had known her intimately, for many years said that Mrs. Pixley manifested in her daily walk the beautiful, Christlike spirit of putting aside all bitterness, wrath, and malice. She knew the Christian standard of forgiveness and practice Paul's admonition to 'be kind one to another, even of God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.' By her cheerful smile, warm handshake and loving words she strengthener and encouraged her pastor. Her life was an inspiration to those with whom she come in touch, and her memory will be lovingly cherished. J. M. H.
Reference:
The Barnesville News Gazette
Jan 4, 1906 front pagee
Barnesville, Lamar Co., GA
When the sweet spirit of a noble Christian woman leaves its tenement of clay and wings its course to the realms of Heavenly light many hearts are saddened and tears of genuine sorrow shed. Truly such was the case when the death of Mrs. N. C. Pixley occurred at her home on Elm Street, Thursday, Dec 21st, 1905. While her friends and intimate acquaintances knew of her serious condition from the first sudden attack the announcement of her passing away came as a distinct shock to the people of the community.
Mrs. Pixley was one of the oldest citizens of Barnesville. She was 68 years old and almost her entire life had been spent among the people here, left as orphan of three years of age she was brought up and educated by an uncle, Mr. George James. one of the pioneer settlers of Barnesville. Uncle George died in 1874 and rest near her in the Zebulon Street Cemetery.
Having gown to womanhood, she was married to William Rudolph Pixley, native of Vermont, CSA veteran, a man of culture, refinement, and the most upright character. He was an educator, member of the Georgia Bar, and was ably assisted in his work of young minds by his loving wife, Nancy Caroline Waldroup Pixley. They taught in Barnesville, Marshallville, and Irwinton. She was a member of both the Ladies Mite and Womans Missionary Societies, of the Barnesville Baptist Church and each of them made resolutions to her virtue and honor with the News Gazette here and the Christian Index Newspapers.
To their happy union they were blessed with two children, both of whom died in infancy. (James 'Jemmie' Pixley, George James Pixley and rests here as well). She was crushed in the demise of both of her children and her beloved husband. She eventually made her home with Captain B M Turner and his family to whom a baby boy had come and seemed to be the balm that helped heal her broken heart. Upon him she lavished her affection, and as years passed she proudly earned the title 'Aunt Carrie'. For twenty six years she found devotion in these friends and in others which she joyfully relieved the pain and distress. She loved flowers and music, she was gifted a voice of rare sweetness and enjoyed praising God for the many mercies bestowed upon her. Her life was an inspiration to all with whom she came in touch and her memory will be lovingly cherished.
One who had known her intimately, for many years said that Mrs. Pixley manifested in her daily walk the beautiful, Christlike spirit of putting aside all bitterness, wrath, and malice. She knew the Christian standard of forgiveness and practice Paul's admonition to 'be kind one to another, even of God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.' By her cheerful smile, warm handshake and loving words she strengthener and encouraged her pastor. Her life was an inspiration to those with whom she come in touch, and her memory will be lovingly cherished. J. M. H.
Reference:
The Barnesville News Gazette
Jan 4, 1906 front pagee
Barnesville, Lamar Co., GA
MRS. PIXLEY'S DEATH
When the sweet spirit of a noble Christian woman leaves its tenement of clay and wings its course to the realms of Heavenly light many hearts are saddened and tears of genuine sorrow shed. Truly such was the case when the death of Mrs. N. C. Pixley occurred at her home on Elm Street, Thursday, Dec 21st, 1905. While her friends and intimate acquaintances knew of her serious condition from the first sudden attack the announcement of her passing away came as a distinct shock to the people of the community.
Mrs. Pixley was one of the oldest citizens of Barnesville. She was 68 years old and almost her entire life had been spent among the people here, left as orphan of three years of age she was brought up and educated by an uncle, Mr. George James. one of the pioneer settlers of Barnesville. Uncle George died in 1874 and rest near her in the Zebulon Street Cemetery.
Having gown to womanhood, she was married to William Rudolph Pixley, native of Vermont, CSA veteran, a man of culture, refinement, and the most upright character. He was an educator, member of the Georgia Bar, and was ably assisted in his work of young minds by his loving wife, Nancy Caroline Waldroup Pixley. They taught in Barnesville, Marshallville, and Irwinton. She was a member of both the Ladies Mite and Womans Missionary Societies, of the Barnesville Baptist Church and each of them made resolutions to her virtue and honor with the News Gazette here and the Christian Index Newspapers.
To their happy union they were blessed with two children, both of whom died in infancy. (James 'Jemmie' Pixley, George James Pixley and rests here as well). She was crushed in the demise of both of her children and her beloved husband. She eventually made her home with Captain B M Turner and his family to whom a baby boy had come and seemed to be the balm that helped heal her broken heart. Upon him she lavished her affection, and as years passed she proudly earned the title 'Aunt Carrie'. For twenty six years she found devotion in these friends and in others which she joyfully relieved the pain and distress. She loved flowers and music, she was gifted a voice of rare sweetness and enjoyed praising God for the many mercies bestowed upon her. Her life was an inspiration to all with whom she came in touch and her memory will be lovingly cherished.
One who had known her intimately, for many years said that Mrs. Pixley manifested in her daily walk the beautiful, Christlike spirit of putting aside all bitterness, wrath, and malice. She knew the Christian standard of forgiveness and practice Paul's admonition to 'be kind one to another, even of God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.' By her cheerful smile, warm handshake and loving words she strengthener and encouraged her pastor. Her life was an inspiration to those with whom she come in touch, and her memory will be lovingly cherished. J. M. H.
Reference:
The Barnesville News Gazette
Jan 4, 1906 front pagee
Barnesville, Lamar Co., GA
When the sweet spirit of a noble Christian woman leaves its tenement of clay and wings its course to the realms of Heavenly light many hearts are saddened and tears of genuine sorrow shed. Truly such was the case when the death of Mrs. N. C. Pixley occurred at her home on Elm Street, Thursday, Dec 21st, 1905. While her friends and intimate acquaintances knew of her serious condition from the first sudden attack the announcement of her passing away came as a distinct shock to the people of the community.
Mrs. Pixley was one of the oldest citizens of Barnesville. She was 68 years old and almost her entire life had been spent among the people here, left as orphan of three years of age she was brought up and educated by an uncle, Mr. George James. one of the pioneer settlers of Barnesville. Uncle George died in 1874 and rest near her in the Zebulon Street Cemetery.
Having gown to womanhood, she was married to William Rudolph Pixley, native of Vermont, CSA veteran, a man of culture, refinement, and the most upright character. He was an educator, member of the Georgia Bar, and was ably assisted in his work of young minds by his loving wife, Nancy Caroline Waldroup Pixley. They taught in Barnesville, Marshallville, and Irwinton. She was a member of both the Ladies Mite and Womans Missionary Societies, of the Barnesville Baptist Church and each of them made resolutions to her virtue and honor with the News Gazette here and the Christian Index Newspapers.
To their happy union they were blessed with two children, both of whom died in infancy. (James 'Jemmie' Pixley, George James Pixley and rests here as well). She was crushed in the demise of both of her children and her beloved husband. She eventually made her home with Captain B M Turner and his family to whom a baby boy had come and seemed to be the balm that helped heal her broken heart. Upon him she lavished her affection, and as years passed she proudly earned the title 'Aunt Carrie'. For twenty six years she found devotion in these friends and in others which she joyfully relieved the pain and distress. She loved flowers and music, she was gifted a voice of rare sweetness and enjoyed praising God for the many mercies bestowed upon her. Her life was an inspiration to all with whom she came in touch and her memory will be lovingly cherished.
One who had known her intimately, for many years said that Mrs. Pixley manifested in her daily walk the beautiful, Christlike spirit of putting aside all bitterness, wrath, and malice. She knew the Christian standard of forgiveness and practice Paul's admonition to 'be kind one to another, even of God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.' By her cheerful smile, warm handshake and loving words she strengthener and encouraged her pastor. Her life was an inspiration to those with whom she come in touch, and her memory will be lovingly cherished. J. M. H.
Reference:
The Barnesville News Gazette
Jan 4, 1906 front pagee
Barnesville, Lamar Co., GA
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